Jose Herrera: Everything you need to know

The Rangers signed Herrera to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. Herrera saw action at the big-league level with the Diamondbacks each of the past four seasons, slashing just .200/.280/.259 over 562 plate appearances. The Rangers are set at catcher after signing Danny Jansen to pair with Kyle Higashioka, leaving Herrera to provide experienced depth at Triple-A Round Rock.

Herrera elected free agency Friday, Aaron Hughes of SI.com reports. Herrera was pushed off Arizona's 40-man roster in August after slashing .187/.285/.259 with 17 RBI and 21 runs scored through 204 plate appearances in the big leagues. He'll now enter the offseason with the freedom to sign wherever he chooses -- most likely on a minor-league pact.

Herrera was sent outright to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Herrera will report to the Aces after failing to draw interest while on waivers. He was designated for assignment by the D-Backs on Friday after hitting .167 with one home run, six RBI and six runs scored in his previous 15 games.